SharkSmart WA vs IMARC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SharkSmart WA
Access Western Australia's official shark activity information and beach safety features. Get real-time alerts, view shark monitoring locations, and report sightings to help plan your beach trips safely.
- Shark activity alerts and warnings
- Map of shark monitoring receivers
- Patrolled beach locations
- Weather forecasts
- Report shark sightings
- Customizable location notifications
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SharkSmart WA is Western Australia’s official source of shark activity information. It also includes beach safety features such as Surf Life Saving WA patrolled beaches and weather forecast, to help you plan your trip to the beach. The app will help you switch on your Sea Sense by providing near real-time information of shark activity including current alerts and warnings. Select your favourite coastal locations and use notifications to receive relevant updates as they happen. SharkSmart WA Features: Map Filter and display shark activity and beach safety features including the locations of shark monitoring receivers, beach enclosures, and Beach Emergency Numbers (BEN) signage. Explore and save your favourite coastal locations to stay up to date of recent shark activity. Updates Stay informed of shark activity, including current alerts and warnings. Information is prioritised into ‘Nearby’, ‘Your Favourites’ and ‘Other Locations’, giving you the most relevant information first. Report Using location services, the app can provide you with information about your current coastal location. Use the details provided and the quick call link to report shark sightings or whale carcasses (which are known to attract sharks) to Water Police as soon as possible. Information within the SharkSmart WA app is designed to help you make an informed decision about your water use and take personal responsibility for your safety. You can also follow our Sea Sense tips at https://www.sharksmart.com.au/staying-safe/ and discover more about our shark mitigation strategies by visiting https://www.sharksmart.com.au/
IMARC
This app provides comprehensive information for attendees of the International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo. It features the full conference program, an exhibition floor map, speaker and exhibitor details, and networking event information. Attendees can personalize their schedule and connect with others.
- Full conference program
- Exhibition floor map
- Speaker and exhibitor listings
- Personalized agenda creation
- Networking event details
- Latest technology showcases
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The International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC) Learn from 500+ mining leaders and resource experts throughout a multi-stream conference covering the entire mining value chain. Explore the exhibition featuring over 500 global solution providers, showcasing the latest technology, machinery, and services that are driving innovation and productivity across the mining sector. Bringing together 12,000 registrants from 120+ countries, including 700+ investors, IMARC serves as a central meeting point for ideas, investment and collaboration across the global mining industry. The show app features the full conference program and a map of the exhibition floor to help attendees easily navigate their way around the show. The app is directly synced to the online show planner so it accurately reflects the latest speakers, exhibitors, and conference features. Attendees can create a personalised agenda of keynote panels, presentations, and more, with the ability to edit it pre-show and onsite. Attendees can also access information on the various networking events taking place across the three days, including the IMARC Gala Dinner and the Traxys IMARC Connect meeting platform.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IMARC at weekly against SharkSmart WA's every 4 months. IMARC also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (80% vs 68%). SharkSmart WA's advantage is ratings volume (112 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IMARC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SharkSmart WA has 112 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of SharkSmart WA's written reviews are positive against 80% of IMARC's.
SharkSmart WA ships an update every 4 months, IMARC weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | SharkSmart WA | IMARC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (112 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 112 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development | Beacon Events |
Customer experience
SharkSmart WA
IMARC
Bugs and requests
SharkSmart WA
Reported bugs
6 issues- Cannot select a town or tap on map on iPhone
- App crashes when opening
- App hasn't updated in over a week
- Notifications delayed for incidents
- App doesn't update
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- Map/location directions are incorrect
Requested features
10 requests- Add shark ID, tagging date, and size
- Include approximate age, weight, type, size, tagging location/date, and last scanned location/frequency for tagged sharks
- Expand coverage to all of Australia
- Show length and gender of tagged sharks
- Provide more information on tagged sharks (when, where, size when tagged)
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- Share alerts via text message or website link
- Include information on WA government approved shark deterrent devices and rebates
- Allow sorting of sightings by date
- Add shark number to alerts
- Improve map/location directions
IMARC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SharkSmart WA
No in-app purchases
IMARC
No in-app purchases









